“We both had a rough year.” I traced his square jaw with my finger. “But you’re right—everything we’ve been through made us better.” I kissed his chin. “It’s like baking bread. Every pat, every squeeze, and every knead makes the dough stronger so it can rise to become what it needs to be.”
“That’s a marvelous analogy.” Amusement gleamed in his eyes. “Only you could see meaning in something like that. I love it.” He kissed me, and his warm lips chased away all the doubts that had clung to me. “I missed you so much.”
“I missed you too.” I kissed him back.
The dam that had contained my emotions broke free. I needed to feel all the feelings again. My fingers gripped his hair, wanting him closer. He felt my urgency and responded effectively with tongue and teeth. He growled and sucked my tongue. Our mouths devoured each other as though we’d never see each other again. Heat spread through me, and I moaned, wanting more. He drew back, staring at me with darkened eyes. “I want you in my bed.”
I smirked. “Lead the way, handsome.”
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
AVA
He gotup from the couch and grabbed my hand, yanking me up. I leaped into his arms and wrapped my legs around his waist.
One strong arm supported my back, while the other cupped my ass. “Gorgeous bun.” He smiled and kneaded my cheeks. “So perfect.”
Austin carried me down a hallway with beautiful hardwood floors. The wall sconces lit up as we passed. He slowed his steps as he dropped kisses along the column of my neck. A moan escaped me, needing to be kissed and touched by this man. Heat rose in my core, spreading all over me. I inhaled his musky cologne, an irresistible scent I’d recognize anywhere. Every part of my body became alive from his scent.
His mouth met mine again, and desire shot through the roof.
I knew we made it to his bed when my back hit soft sheets. He hovered over me, looking down at me with lust in his eyes.
“I’ve been dreaming about this.” He brushed his fingers down my cheek. “You in my home. My bed.”
“I had an erotic dream about you,” I confessed.
“Really?” A devilish smirk slid onto his face. “Tell me more.”
“Strip and I’ll share.”
Immediately, his shirt and jeans flew onto the floor, making me laugh. I sat up watching him step out of his boxers.
Oh my.
The sight of his glorious cock made my throat dry. My eyes raked his entire body. Deliciously fit and firm. I scooted closer to the edge of the bed and ran a hand over his strong shoulders. I took my time moving down his arm, to the outstanding abdomen that could be used as my cutting board, and his powerful thighs and legs.
“Like what you see?” Austin asked in a husky voice.
“Very much.” I slid my hand down to his cock, gripped it, and squeezed. “It’s been a while. Miss me?”
It twitched and swelled in my hand. The inner muscles of my thighs flexed, remembering what his cock could do to me.
Austin nudged me back onto the bed. “My turn.” He removed my sweater, bra, pants, and panties. Growling, he claimed a breast with his eager mouth.
Pleasure exploded in me as my hands flew to his head, holding it in place. It had been so long since I was loved like this.
I arched my back. “More.”
He grinned and feasted on the other breast. My legs wrapped around him, loving the feel of his hot cock against my skin.
I roamed my hands over his back and squeezed his firm ass. “My beautiful buns.”
He lifted his head, and amusement flickered in those blue eyes. “My buns are yours as your buns are mine.”
I laughed, loving the playfulness. A wolfish grin flashed on his lips as he spread my thighs. With an open mouth, he skimmed along my inner thigh, igniting a trail of fire. My thighs trembled from the increasing energy blooming in my core.
When his mouth pressed into me, I cried. “Oh my God!”
